The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
(10 - 33) Manufacturing (29 - 30) Manufacture for transport equipment 30 - Manufacture of other transport equipment 30.13 - Building of military ships and vessels
500 jobs Number of planned job creations
Announcement Date
4 July 2025
Employment effect (start)
Foreseen end date
Description
The Danish government has announced the establishment of a state-run naval shipbuilding facility in Frederikshavn, following a political agreement to modernize the fleet with 26 new vessels. The restructuring includes constructing large-scale infrastructure to support military ship production, expected to create 500–700 jobs. The location was chosen for its proximity to an existing naval base, enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, funding will be allocated to improve surveillance and satellite capabilities, strengthening Denmark’s real-time response to security threats and supporting broader societal safety efforts.
Eurofound (2025), Danish Defence (Forsvaret), Business expansion in Denmark, factsheet number 203179, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://dev.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203179.
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